Tragedy in Almora: Bus accident leaves Uttarakhand in mourning

An accident in Almora, Uttarakhand, resulted in an overcrowded bus plunging into a deep gorge, killing at least 36 people while seriously injuring others, hospital authorities confirmed on Tuesday.

The ill-fated bus, overloaded with passengers returning to work after Diwali, was on its way from Pauri to Ramnagar when disaster struck. Among the survivors admitted to AIIMS-Rishikesh is three-year-old Shivani, who lost her parents in the accident. Her condition, along with that of other seriously injured passengers, remains critical.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state will fund Shivani’s education. Other survivors receiving treatment at the hospital include Rahul, Tushar, Akash and Deepak, whose condition remains critical. The incident has shocked the community and prompted visits by government officials to provide support to the victims.

(With input from agencies.)